Over the years, the union has worked to negotiate wages and working conditions.

When labor gets involved in politics, this is not a detour from its "real" job of negotiating wages and hours.

Because the controllers are Federal employees, they cannot negotiate wages and financial benefits with the agency.

Celeste also allowed state employee unions to negotiate wages and benefits, rather than just working conditions.

There is little incentive to negotiate wages when most residents have a lifetime of financial security ahead.

"To a very large extent, the fate of employment rests in the hands of those who are negotiating wages at present," he said.

If a union is approved, the students will be able to negotiate wages, benefits and working conditions.

Industry sectors are given the right to negotiate lower wages depending on economic development.

But statements suggesting that the Union should restrict the right of management and labour to negotiate wages are not acceptable.

The right to negotiate wages and benefits is a fundamental underpinning of our middle class.